At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
Position Purpose
The Produce Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Produce Department, ensuring a fresh, full, clean, and visually appealing shopping experience for customers. This position leads department associates, manages inventory, drives sales and profitability, maintains food safety standards, and ensures operational excellence through effective planning, execution, and team development.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Manage daily operations of the Produce Department.
- Ensure product quality, freshness, rotation, and proper merchandising at all times.
- Maintain attractive displays that support sales growth and seasonal promotions.
- Monitor inventory levels and order products to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
- Ensure department conditions meet company standards for cleanliness, organization, and safety.
Customer Service
- Deliver exceptional customer service and foster a customer-focused culture.
- Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and product information.
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Promote a positive shopping experience that encourages customer loyalty.
Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop department associates.
- Create work schedules that align labor needs with business demands.
- Provide ongoing performance feedback and recognition.
- Ensure associates understand and follow company policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
Sales and Financial Performance
- Achieve department sales, gross margin, labor, and profitability goals.
- Analyze business results and identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Execute merchandising programs and promotional plans effectively.
- Manage labor expenses while maintaining customer service standards.
- Monitor shrink and implement strategies to reduce product loss.
Food Safety and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.
- Maintain proper product handling, storage, rotation, and sanitation practices.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure product quality and freshness.
- Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and labeling throughout the department.
- Maintain a safe working environment for associates and customers.
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous grocery retail experience.
- Knowledge of fresh produce handling, merchandising, and inventory management.
- Strong leadership and customer service skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred
- Previous Produce Department leadership or management experience.
- Experience managing sales, labor, and shrink performance.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Leadership and team development.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sales and merchandising expertise.
- Organization and time management.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Inventory control and ordering knowledge.
- Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement action plans.
- Commitment to customer service excellence.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
- Work in refrigerated and varying temperature conditions.
- Operate department equipment safely and effectively.
- Perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced retail grocery environment.
- Frequent interaction with customers, associates, and vendors.
- Exposure to refrigerated storage areas and produce preparation equipment.
- Flexible scheduling including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Success Measures
- Achievement of sales and profit goals.
- Department freshness, quality, and merchandising standards.
- Shrink control and inventory accuracy.
- Customer satisfaction results.
- Food safety and regulatory compliance.
- Associate engagement, development, and retention.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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